Consultation on the Federal Government's proposed changes to university fees and other measures closes on Monday 17 August. Parents, teachers, schools and community groups can make a submission.

Dan Tehan Minister for Education announced the changes as part of his 'Job-ready Graduates Package' in June. The package focuses the public investment in higher education on national priorities and aims to deliver more 'Job-ready graduates in the disciplines and regions where they are needed most and help drive the nation’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.'

The most widely reported and controversial measures include doubling fees for most arts and social science degrees, while reducing them for many STEM, nursing and teaching degrees. The changes are scheduled to be introduced next year if the legislation goes through.